Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Governor Morrisey Announces $1.8M Investment to Address Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortages

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $1.8 million funding opportunity through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help address critical healthcare workforce shortages across West Virginia. The investment is

Over 100 Awards and 15 Years Later, Jsquared Is Having Its Best Year Yet

Johnathan and Jon Miller, founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design, standing together in a modern luxury kitchen showcasing their interior design and home staging expertise.

Johnathan and Jon Miller, founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design, bring together luxury interior design, home staging, and strategic marketing to help homeowners, builders, and real estate professionals maximize a property’s appeal and value throu

Luxury staged living room in Richmond, VA by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design with white sectional, acrylic coffee table, layered neutral textures, and sculptural mirror

Luxury vacant home staging by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design, whose Ready-Set-Sold® process has guided thousands of Richmond-area homes to market over 15 years.

Detail of staged living room by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design in Richmond, VA showing geometric black and white pillows, marble accents, and acrylic coffee table styling

Layered textures and curated detail define Jsquared's staging work, recognized by IAHSP® for Home Staging Excellence, Design Excellence, and Client Care Excellence.

Kitchen staging by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design, part of the firm's full vacant home staging process serving Central Virginia for 15 years.I’m

Kitchen staging by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design, part of the firm's full vacant home staging process serving Central Virginia for 15 years.

Johnathan and Jon Miller founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design, named to RESA® 2025 Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging.

Johnathan and Jon Miller founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design

Fifteen years in, Jsquared's strongest stretch yet: 30 staged projects, $21.8M in H1 2026 sales, averaging 5% over list with offers in 12 days.

Fifteen years ago, this company was an idea about what design could do, and every year since has been about proving that idea in the only market that matters, real sales,”
— Johnathan H. Miller | Jsquared Interior Staging and Design

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jsquared Interior Staging and Design Marks 15 Years of Transforming How Richmond Homes Sell

Founded in 2011, the Richmond firm behind

E.H. Williams II Law & Strategy PLLC Opens, Offers Civil Rights Litigation and Strategic Counsel To Meet The Moment

Founding principal Edward H. Williams II opens a litigation and strategic advisory firm built on big law rigor and a commitment to civil rights

ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- E.H. Williams II Law & Strategy PLLC, a new boutique litigation and strategic advisory firm, announced it began operations on July 1, 2026. Founded by Edward H. Williams II, the

Monday, July 13, 2026

Inside the Prestwould: How a Richmond Landmark Condo Was Reimagined for Its Next Century

Staged living room at The Prestwould Richmond VA by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design with curved gray sectional, fireplace, sculptural mirrors, and city views

The living room of Unit 9D, with its masonry fireplace and skyline windows, furnished by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design to let the Bossom-designed architecture lead.

Renovated kitchen in Prestwould condominium Unit 9D Richmond VA with quartz countertops, stainless Café appliances, white and oak cabinetry, and window seat

The fully renovated kitchen at The Prestwould's Unit 9D pairs quartz counters and Café appliances with the 1927 building's original proportions.

Professional portrait of Chris Small, founder of Park 27 Group and Richmond REALTOR®, seated in a modern interior wearing a navy suit and tie.

Chris Small, founder of Park 27 Group, is known for delivering exceptional real estate expertise, strategic marketing, and outstanding client service throughout the Richmond, Virginia market.

Staged primary bedroom at The Prestwould Richmond VA with black canopy bed, bay window with skyline views, and neutral furnishings by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design

The primary suite's bay window frames skyline views nine floors above Monroe Park; staging and furnishings by squared Interior Staging and Design.

Johnathan and Jon Miller founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design, named to RESA® 2025 Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging.

Johnathan and Jon Miller founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design

Park 27's Chris Small and contractor Jeremy Creasey bought and renovated Unit 9D in Richmond's storied Prestwould; it sold July 10 with staging by Jsquared.

Our job was to let the architecture lead, and give buyers a glimpse of the life this home has been hosting for a hundred years. When the bones are this good, staging is an act of respect.”
— Johnathan H. Miller | Jsquared Interior Staging and Design

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Park 27 founder Chris Small and veteran Fan District contractor Jeremy Creasey purchased and renovated Unit 9D in Richmond's storied Prestwould

Erik M. Pelton & Associates Launches TMarcas.com, Spanish-Language Trademark Resource

Since 1999, EMP&A has helped clients register over 5,000 trademarks at the USPTO. Over 300 5-star reviews and A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau

Experience is our trademark. Trademark is our experience.®

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Making trademarks bloom since 1999®

At the upcoming Simposio de Negocios in Irvine, CA, Senior Associate Attorney Denisse Garcia will discuss IP protection for Hispanic business owners.

Denisse Garcia is is a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) and the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia (HBA-DC).

Firm also announces Senior Associate Attorney Denisse Garcia to present an overview of IP for Hispanic business owners at Simposio de Negocios in Irvine, CA

Language should never be a barrier to protecting a brand. TMarcas.com allows us to serve Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs, helping more business owners protect the brands they've worked hard to build.”
— Erik Pelton

FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC (EMP&A), a boutique trademark law firm based outside of Washington, DC, today announced the launch

Friday, July 10, 2026

Dr. James Davenport and the Century-Long Legacy of VSU’s Former Physics Department

Dr. James Davenport early 70s Virginia State University

Virginia State University ranked 11th in the nation amongst HBCUs

Dr. James Davenport - early 70s at Virginia State University

Dr. James Davenport teaching physics in the early 70s at Virginia State University

Dr. James Davenport and the Century-Long Legacy of VSU’s Former Physics Department

As a co-founder of the Black Physics Society, Dr. Davenport exemplifies the enduring impact of historically Black institutions on American science.”
— Dr. Makola Abdullah, President of Virginia State University

PETERSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Virginia State University reflects on the century-long legacy of its former Physics Department, few individuals have carried that tradition forward more faithfully than Dr. James Davenport.

Building on the pioneering achievements of

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Housing Coalition Urges FHFA to Delay and Refine Condo Lending Policies to Preserve Affordability and Safety

Community Associations Institute

Housing, lending, and community association organizations call for review of new condominium lending requirements.

We look forward to working with FHFA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and industry partners on practical solutions that strengthen safety while preserving affordability and access to homeownership.”
— Dawn Bauman, CAE

FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Community Associations Institute, together with the Community Home Lenders of America and the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, today sent a joint letter to

Consumer Brands Statement on the 2026 Midterm Elections

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Brands Association issued the following statement from Melissa Hockstad, president and CEO, following the 202...